The True Reason Microsoft Ended Windows 10 Support and Your Options

In this video, I reveal why Microsoft ended Windows 10 support in October 2025? The answer is simple: they want to rob you of your digital sovereignty. They won't be happy until each and every one of us are digital serfs in their digital fiefdom. But there's a way that you can fight back: free software. Linux. Read the full article and get links to all the required software and equipment here: https://gardinerbryant.com/a-guide-for-windows-10-refugees/ *My Game* ❯ Get the source code: https://github.com/heavyelementinc/dudelings-foss ❯ Dudelings on Humble: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW ❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video ❯ Dudelings on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video ❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: https://heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings *Affiliate links* In this video: ❯ 14TB External Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/3JuDMWE ❯ 4TB External SSD: https://amzn.to/47ys7OO ❯ 64 GB Thumb Drive: https://amzn.to/4quuYkm Services I Recommend: ❯ RackNerd Affiliate Link: https://my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=15496 ❯ RackNerd Virtual Private Servers: https://my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=15496&pid=25 ❯ RackNerd 200GB Shared Hosting: https://my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=15496&pid=83 ❯ RackNerd Intel Xeon Bare Metal Server: https://my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=15496&pid=12 Private Email & More: ❯ Proton Drive: https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=43&aff_id=10074 ❯ Proton Pass: https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=38&aff_id=10074 ❯ Proton VPN: https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=10074 ❯ Proton Mail: https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074 Best Steam Deck Accessories: ❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: https://amzn.to/3z8mMfH ❯ Steam Deck Dock: https://amzn.to/3PDjgkt ❯ Steam Deck accessories: https://amzn.to/4c2XKkM ❯ DualSense: https://amzn.to/3WR1u1R ❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller https://amzn.to/4dqRaoC ❯ DualSense Edge: https://amzn.to/4cuzIyd ❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: https://amzn.to/46R7hcz ❯ Amazon Suggested Products: https://amzn.to/4fAha2h *Elsewhere on the Web* ❯ ✍🏻 My Writings: https://gardinerbryant.com/ ❯ 🎙️ My Podcast: https://podcast.subscribeto.me ❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: https://heavyelement.com/newsletter ❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant ❯ 💬 Revolt: https://rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P ❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: https://heavyelement.com *Support the Show* ❯ ✒️ Become a Member: https://gardinerbryant.com/#/portal ❯ 🕴️My Games: https://store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Heavy%20Element ❯ 🎮 Humble affiliate: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4GmJdL ❯ 🕹️ GOG affiliate: https://adtr.co/ct8fzu ❯ 🛒 Amazon affiliate: https://amzn.to/3iYb4gd ❯ ✉️ Proton affiliate: https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074 ❯ 🪙 Bitcoin: bc1qgz3r4yhzvxm7s8srutkvlnm2c70n8gga4j259e About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond. https://heavyelement.com Gardiner Bryant is a privacy advocate and public speaker on the topic. Learn more about his speaking series and schedule an engagement at your institution at https://gardinerbryant.com #windows10 #windows11 #linux 00:00 Microsoft abandoned you, you should return the favor. 00:27 Digital Sovereignty 01:24 The software we use is robbing us 02:45 Microsoft's Windows 11 Strongarm Tactics 03:38 There is hope 03:57 Choosing your first Linux Distro 04:23 Installing Linux on your PC 04:44 Quick note to macOS users 05:02 Step 0: Back up your important files 05:54 Step 1: Create Bootable Linux USB Drive 06:13 Download Linux Image (ISO) 06:53 You'll need a USB thumb drive 08:12 Step 2: Reboot your computer 09:30 (A note on Secure Boot) 10:14 Step 3: Installation 12:05 Step 4: Give your new install a test drive